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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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After getting my Foose Nitrous wheels and new Nitto 555's mounted and balanced, I had a vibration between 50 and 60mph. I took them back and they balanced them again. It was better, but not perfect. I started researching and learned about Road Force. If you don't know how Road Force works, go to http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/features/how.cfm. I questioned the guy pretty good before I agreed to anything. He was very knowledgable and actually attended classes given by Hunter (makers of the machine) and trained other employees. I watched every step and when it was done......what a difference. I felt like I was driving on a silk road on the way home. Just thought I would throw this out there incase anyone else was interested.
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Im having the same issue with my 20's...I have to get this done...It's not a huge vibration but it's enough to be annoying...
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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https://mustangforums.com/m_5140325/...tm.htm#5140388

Check out his topic. I had the same problem you guys are having. This solved it. I'm 99.9% sure that this is your problem fellas.

Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Good call Koehn, alot of had that issue, but the OP has the issue fixed already by balancing.

Also make sure they use a pin plate to mount the tire on the balancer. This centers the tire on the machine thru the lug holes, like it is centered on the car. And not the center hub.

I always road force balance my tires. But then again when you have the machine at your disposal makes it free, lol.

http://home.comcast.net/~therockshow/balance.JPG



Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: Koehn

https://mustangforums.com/m_5140325/...tm.htm#5140388

Check out his topic. I had the same problem you guys are having. This solved it. I'm 99.9% sure that this is your problem fellas.

that was my post, and the hub rings didnt fix itneither didtaking off those black rings (but still needs to be done) today i had them road forced balanced and they didnt find anything wrong with it but rebalanced it and it took about 95% out to the point that if you werent trying tonotice the vibration you wouldnt...the road force balancing machine is a $10,000 machine and the machinemy other shop used wasnt up to par apparently so yea...
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: Koehn

https://mustangforums.com/m_5140325/...tm.htm#5140388

Check out his topic. I had the same problem you guys are having. This solved it. I'm 99.9% sure that this is your problem fellas.

Thanks, I will check mine out when I get a chance...I sure hope that's the problem...
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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ORIGINAL: tn_gt

ORIGINAL: Koehn

https://mustangforums.com/m_5140325/...tm.htm#5140388

Check out his topic. I had the same problem you guys are having. This solved it. I'm 99.9% sure that this is your problem fellas.

that was my post, and the hub rings didnt fix itneither didtaking off those black rings (but still needs to be done) today i had them road forced balanced and they didnt find anything wrong with it but rebalanced it and it took about 95% out to the point that if you werent trying tonotice the vibration you wouldnt...the road force balancing machine is a $10,000 machine and the machinemy other shop used wasnt up to par apparently so yea...
I will start with the clips since I can do that at home...Then if that doesn't work it's off to get them Road Force balanced...I will let you know what happens...
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Thanks for the tip.
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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i bought the foose nitrous wheels and the nitto's and had the same problem. matter of fact i still have the problem. i had the front road force balanced and they told me they are way out of balance and they are the best he can get them. the shop where i got them will not replace them. he is a d*ck!!! the car still vibrates going 50-60. any comments would be appreciated!!!
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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i say take the dude to small claims court, they'll get it taken care of fast if you bought them from him brand new and all
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